A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 126

Chapter 126 I Am Mad

“Why did you hug me?” Cindy expressed her dismay when Finnegan and Bernice accompanied her 15 to her house.

Cindy could not shake off the memory of Finnegan hugging her waist.

In her twenty-nine years of life, no man had ever done that to her before.

“I held

you close to get you out of there,” Finnegan explained with a playful glint in his eyes. “But you the one who held on so tightly that I couldn’t even push you away.

A blush crept up Ci

s cheeks.

She had instinctiv leaned into Finnegan’s embrace, taking him as a source of security.

As she recalled the incident, a blend of embarrassment and indignation washed over her. “Don’t distort the truth! You were the one who hugged me and touched me!”

Finnegan’s l*ps twitched. “You’re the one who should stop distorting the truth. My darling

you.

re, min?!

He had indeed held Cindy close and even playfully pinched her, but he had not anticipated Cindy being so upfront about it.

Bernice shot daggers at Finnegan surreptitiously before comforting Cindy. “Cin, Finnegan did that for a reason. Don’t be mad at him.”

“He just took advantage of me,” Cindy huffed, but her tone was noticeably less stern. “And he was so evil. He even set Mr. Sable up before leaving, showing no ounce of respect,”

It was evident the Liam had not summoned Alisha. After all, if he truly knew her, he would not have left the restaurant in such a humiliating manner.

Fueled by anger, Solomon would direct his frustration at Liam regardless of the truth.

Finnego uckled. “Looks like you’re not just a pretty face.” Feeling Cindy’s increasing nger, Finnegan quicklifted the conversation. “And as for respect… he can’t stop thinking about Betrice. Why should I show in any respect? If you weren’t Bernice’s best friend. I wouldn’t even pay attention to you.”

and Cindy, Bernice immediately interjected, “Finnegan, why don’t you go ahead and wait

to avoid further conflict with Cindy,

did you see the difference between Finnegand Liam

in that situation. Deep down, he probably wanted to protect

high regard for years, she was hesitant to

save the attitude to protect someone doesn’t mean much

was stunned for a moment as realization dawned on her

and cons of the situation to save himself, versus a man who stands before you regardless of danger. Cin, who

quivered. “Bernie…”

you have my best interest in mind,” Bernice said with a gentle smile. “But don’t need a man who abandon me in difficult times. What’s more important

his capabilities. So from now on, I hope lie man I’ve chosen is Finnegan!” Bernice gently patted the back of Cindy hand before walking

and give n

stop defending Liam

hands, Cindy muttered, “Is this all shful thinking

on their way back, Bernice said,

thought, was momentarily taken aback. “Then

pulled her hand away from his and hurried forward. “I want

was still

“Finnegan!”

actions quickly showed

and booked a

soon as they stepped into the

Finneg

T

serious? But I don’t have much exper

of his phone abruptly interrupted

Finnegan held the phone to his ear.

Liam’s voice rang out. He

for a moment and then

away from the bathroom, lest Bernice hear their conversation. “You sound like you’ve got a lot of energy. It seems Mr. Zymons didn’t do anything to you, huh?”

who had just received treatment at a hospital athliated with the Sable

sponded coldly, “m

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